Duet (FireWire) vs. Duet 2 (USB)

Duet/Duet 2 Comparison Chart

 

Features

Duet

Duet

Duet 2

Duet 2
Computer Connectivity FireWire 400 USB 2.0 High Speed
Sound Quality 1st Generation 2nd Generation
Roundtrip Latency performance 32 buffer @ 96kHz = 4.6 ms64 buffer @ 44.1kHz = 7.23 ms 32 buffer @ 96kHz = 3.6 ms64 buffer @ 44.1kHz = 5.8 ms
Power FireWire Bus Power USB Bus Power (DC power optional)
Sample Rate 24-bit/44.1-96kHz 24-bit/44.1-192kHz
Input Channels 2 2
Output Channels 2 4 (Stereo headphone out & L/R speaker outs)
Speaker Outputs Unbalanced Balanced
Independent Headphone Out N/A 1
Microphone Preamps 2 2
Microphone Preamp Gain up to 75dB up to 75dB
Line Level Input 1 1
OLED Display N/A 1
Touchpads N/A 1
Metering LED Segments Full Color OLED
Breakout Cable Design 2 XLR In, 2 1/4" In, 2 1/4" Out 2 Combi In, 2 1/4" Out
Maestro Version Maestro 1 Maestro 2
Phantom Power 1 1
Phase Invert 1 1
Soft Limit N/A 1
Group Inputs 1 1
Mute Outputs 1 1
Sum to Mono N/A 1
Dim Outputs N/A 1
Toggle Headphone Source N/A 1
Core Audio Compatible 1 1